Shared docks?

Windows can do it, ObjectDock cannot! =(

I have multiple Windows accounts on my computer, so each family member can use their own settings. But there’s one thing we use together, GAMES! So what did I do? I’ve made two folders with shortcuts to games we play, one for small games and other for big ones. Now I’ve dragged these folders to edge of the Desktop, and they’ve became toolbars! I did the same thing for all Windows accounts, so we have now shared toolbars on edges of our Desktops. When I install a new game, I add a shortcut to appropriate folder, and all Windows accounts can use them! So I don’t have to set up game toolbars for every user separately. BTW, Tab LaunchPad had this functionality, too! You were allowed to set up folders as tabs. But this was very OLD Stardock app, and it was really UGLY! Now that there’s ObjectDock, which looks fancier than dull Windows toolbars, I want to create tabbed Dock, where tabs are folders with icons, so that this dock updates its contents as I add new icons to appropriate folders. And know what? IT’S IMPOSSIBLE! I have to manually update each user’s docks when I add new games. I don’t like it. Why DULL Windows can do it, and fancy ObjectDock cannot?! I dunno, maybe it’s because they reserve shared docks feature for some advanced ‘server’ solutions sold for extra charge… But hey, this is plain STUPID! Windows ALREADY can do this, and you’re losing customers by disabled this feature in PAID version of ObjectDock! So, please. Make ObjectDock not only FANCY, but also FUNCTIONAL! Thank You in advance.
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Reply #1 Top
I'd create a custom flyout menu that points the the related directory in windows.  Create that flyout once for every user and you'll be fine.  It will also look wicked cool.  :)
Reply #2 Top
Can you put the shortcuts in a shared documents folder that everyone has access to, then use either the flyout menu like my zebra pants wearing friend said, or use a stacks docklet to lauch that folder.
Reply #3 Top
I want to create tabbed Dock, where tabs are folders with icons, so that this dock updates its contents as I add new icons to appropriate folders.
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Ya I think that'd be a nice feature too, and also an option with a standard dock. Different effect than the flyout menues, apples and oranges. :) 
Reply #4 Top
Flyout menus are good if there are about 3-5 items, otherwise they become frustrating. Nice idea, though, will give it a try. Especially when creating Mac-like bottom dock that replaces Windows taskbar, hehe. =))